Chancey Chance Chance?

gibby
Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:09:16 +0000

You are a qualified student, but so are about 80% of all applicant’s.

One of the reasons that it’s impossible to chance candidates for admissions, is that so much of the applications process is subjective. Selective colleges really do read everything in your file, paying close attention to your teacher recommendations, guidance counselor report and essays – all items not included in your post.

This five part interview with Janet Lavin Rapelye, Princeton’s Dean of Admissions, will give you an idea of the process involved:
[Part 1: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](Part 1: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)
[Part 2: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](Part 2: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)
[Part 3: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](Part 3: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)
[Part 4: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](Part 4: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)
[Part 5: Answers From Princeton’s Dean of Admission - NYTimes.com](Part 5: Answers From Princeton's Dean of Admission - The New York Times)

Best of luck to you.